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The Great Debate - Tuck Everlasting

General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated. This is the Great Debate in Tuck Everlasting

Rubric Code: WXX8959

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Debate
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Understanding of Topic	Level 4 The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.	Level 3 The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.	Level 2 The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.	Level 1 The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Rebuttal	Level 4 All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.	Level 3 Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.	Level 2 Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.	Level 1 Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Concluding Statement	Level 4 Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Level 3 Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.	Level 2 Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.	Level 1 Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.